Microsoft® Project 2010: Level 1
Course Specifications
Course number: 084602
Course length: 1.0 day(s)
Course Description
Course Objective: You will create and manage a project schedule using Microsoft® Project 2010.

Target Student: This course is designed for a person who has an understanding of project management concepts, who is responsible for creating and modifying project plans, and who needs a tool to manage those project plans.

Prerequisites: Students enrolling in this class should have the following: 
•	A general introductory-level understanding of project management concepts. Courses that help fulfill this requirement include: Project Management Fundamentals (Second Edition). 
•	Basic end-user skills with any current Windows operating system. Courses that help fulfill this requirement include: Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional: Level 1 or Microsoft® Windows® Vista™: Level 1 or Microsoft® Windows® 7: Level 1. 
Hardware Requirements
You will need one computer for each student and the instructor. To use Microsoft Project 2010 on each machine, you need the following hardware: 
•	Intel® Pentium® 1.64 MHz or higher processor. 
•	512 megabytes (MB) of RAM or more. 
•	6 gigabytes (GB) of available hard-disk space or more. 
•	CD-ROM drive. 
•	Super VGA or higher resolution monitor. Preferred monitor is a wide screen LCD for viewing Project. 
•	Microsoft® Mouse, Microsoft® IntelliMouse®, or a compatible pointing device. 
•	Projection system to display the instructor's computer screen. 
Software Requirements
Each computer requires the following software:
•	Microsoft® Project Professional 2010 
•	Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional with Service Pack 3 or Microsoft® Windows® Vista™ Business Edition or Microsoft® Windows® 7. 

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 
•	identify the basic features and components of the Microsoft Project environment. 
•	create a new project plan file and enter project information. 
•	manage tasks by organizing tasks and setting task relationships. 
•	manage resources for a project. 
•	finalize a project plan. 
Course Content
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Project

Topic 1A: Explore the Microsoft Project 2010 Environment 
Topic 1B: Display an Existing Project Plan in Different Views 

Lesson 2: Creating a Project Plan

Topic 2A: Create a Project Plan 
Topic 2B: Assign a Project Calendar 
Topic 2C: Add Tasks to a Project Plan 
Topic 2D: Enter the Task Duration Estimates 
Topic 2E: Add Resources to a Project Plan 

Lesson 3: Managing Tasks in a Project Plan

Topic 3A: Outline Tasks 
Topic 3B: Link Dependent Tasks 
Topic 3C: Set Task Constraints and Deadlines 
Topic 3D: Add Notes to a Task 
Topic 3E: Add a Recurring Task 

Lesson 4: Managing Resources in a Project Plan

Topic 4A: Create a Resource Calendar 
Topic 4B: Assign Resources to Tasks 
Topic 4C: Enter Costs for Resources 
Topic 4D: Resolve Resource Conflicts
 
Lesson 5: Finalizing a Project Plan

Topic 5A: Shorten a Project Using the Critical Path 
Topic 5B: Set a Baseline 
Topic 5C: Print a Project Summary Report 

Appendix A: Additional Procedures to Create a Schedule in Microsoft Project 2010